Direct Window Outlet
High Security UPVC Windows and Composite Doors

What to look for in a window or door

We’re confident you can’t buy better!

The outward appearance of most replacement windows and doors can be almost identical, but don’t be fooled into thinking that all PVCu products are more or less the same. The quality of materials, construction, overall design, locking and weatherproofing systems can vary immensely from manufacturer to manufacturer.

To help make you aware of the features you should consider when buying replacement windows and doors, we’ve listed the main things to look for on this easy to use checklist. The specifications shown are standard on all our windows and doors (unless shown as optional) and, as one of the very best systems on the market, we’re convinced you can’t buy better. But don’t just take our word for it!

Windows

Full 70mm frame depth with 3mm wall thickness

Powerful hinges fitted as standard

Load bearing baypole

Makes the framework of windows that have to support walls or heavy loads structurally sound. (Optional)

Low level, integrated gasket

Less obtrusive, integrated gasket gives the window a cleaner appearance while providing an effective barrier against the British weather!

Centre locks

The next generation of window locking, with central twin locking. The twin locks powerfully grip the window frame, preventing potential attack from a jemmy or crowbar. Our windows have been tested to BS 7950, the British Standard that relates to resistance against forced entry.

Hinge Guards

Hingeguard is the ideal solution to the provision of extra security to the hinged side of a window. Designed to engage only when the window is under attack, the security plates prevent disengagement by supporting the friction hinge.

Shootbolts

Stainless steel shootbolts anchors the window securely to the opening edge and corners of the frame.

Roller cams

Stainless steel roller cams opertae in unison with the centre lock and shootbolts to secure the window at both corners of the locking handle side, whilst providing compression to seal the opener to the frame.

Locking wedge

Helps to locate the window firmly in its frame and acts as an additional anti-lever device on the hinge side. (Fitted to windows measuring over 800mm or more on the hinge side).

Stainless steel hinges

Commonly seen as a weak spot by the would-be intruder, the unique hinge is tested to 20,000 cycles, the equivalent of 55 years use and can resist 4000 Newtons of force.

Restrictor hinge for child safety (optional)

Fire escape hinge for accessibility (optional)

Limits the opening of the window to prevent children falling from first floor windows.

Secured by Design

is the official UK Police initiative supporting effective crime prevention and security standards for a large range of products

Doors

Door locking steel system

Making it one of the strongest and most durable systems on the market

Door locking central deadbolt

Central deadbolt secures and protects the center of the door from attack and makes it one of the strongest and most durable systems on the market

Lock keeps screwed into steel reinforcement

Unlike some lesser specified door systems, all of the lock keeps are screwed into the steel reinforcement and not just the plastic!

Hardened hookbolts

Unlike some lesser specified door systems, all of the lock keeps are screwed into the steel reinforcement and not just the plastic!

Hingebolts

Two protruding hingebolts make the door equally secure on the hinge side by snugly fitting into an aperture in the frame’s steel reinforcement.

Quality handles

Highly durable handle protected by an advanced coating process known as PVD, providing a hard, reflective finish. The handle is available in gold, chrome, white and black.

Hardware and Screws

Superior grade fastenings for doors and windows

For year-in, year-out dependability the screws used to assemble our doors are of a grade that have been independently tested to withstand 1000 hours of highly corrosive salt spray.